Genevieve Steiner-Lim

PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Sauna-Based Heat Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease This PhD project at Western Sydney University investigates whether controlled sauna-based heat therapy can help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. The research focuses on how heat exposure activates the body's natural heat shock response and whether this can influence biological processes involved in Alzheimer's pathology. The project is positioned at the intersection of neuroscience , biological science , and translational dementia research . It includes multidisciplinary training across behavioural neuroscience, molecular biology, preclinical models, and human studies. The post highlights a collaborative and supportive supervisory team and emphasizes the potential for clinical impact. Supervisory team: Rossana Rosa Porto, Tim Karl, Joyce Siette, and Genevieve Steiner-Lim. Institution: Western Sydney University Opportunity type: PhD scholarship Research areas: Alzheimer's disease, heat therapy, heat shock response, dementia, cognition, mental health, women's brain health, translational neuroscience. Application deadline: 31 August 2026 Start date: 14 September 2026 How to apply: Interested candidates should email Rossana Rosa Porto at [email protected] or contact the poster directly via LinkedIn DM. This opportunity may suit candidates with a strong interest in neuroscience and dementia research, especially those eager to work across laboratory and human-study settings.